Home Cookin' | Stovetop Mac & Cheese (Mother's Day Special)

So Sunday Lunch is becoming a thing with my family. I like having to wrack my brain for 6 days and then decide what to cook on a Saturday. And since today is also Mother's Day, I decided to make what a lot of moms have made for their family on laid back days. It's no coincidence that my babe has been carving this for a few weeks now too.

RECIPE

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      Stovetop Mac & Cheese

• 1 kl Elbow Macaroni (Or any Pasta Shape)
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons All Purpose Flour
• 2 tablespoons Garlic Powder (adjust to taste)
• Salt
• Pepper
• 2-3 Cups Milk
• Cheese (I used Regular Cheddar and a little bit of Pimiento Cheese Spread)
• Optional: Peas, Mushroom, ham, Bacon, Brocolli, Cauliflower (I used just peas for this dish)

Instructions

• In a large pot, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set Aside.
• In a small bowl, mix together flour, garlic powder, salt and pepper
• In the same pot, melt butter over medium heat and then whisk in the flour mixture, a little at a time, continuously whisking until the mixture  is thick and starts to turn light brown. Slowly whisk in milk until mixture starts to thicken.
•  Turn heat to low and add the cheeses, whisking until melted. If the Sauce is a little too thick add more milk or water. If the sauce is too thin, add more cheese until desired consistency. Add peas, simmer 1-2 min.
• Stir in cooked pasta until thoroughly coated. Serve and Enjoy!

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PS. Time Check 8pm - I transformed some left over creamy mac & cheese into creamy chicken soup (minus the chicken). Just added more water (or milk), pepper, roughly chopped carrots and cabbage. Dinner is is delish (and maybe breakfast for tomorrow too).